Lakeside 94 Posted April 20, 2019 Anyone know what time BCA are open on bank hol Monday? I know they’re open for payment and collections but not sure what time. Got a car to collect but don’t want to turn up to early/late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Lakeside said: Anyone know what time BCA are open on bank hol Monday? I know they’re open for payment and collections but not sure what time. Got a car to collect but don’t want to turn up to early/late. And Manheim are showing a physical auction on Monday - is that right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkTVS 209 Posted April 21, 2019 Our BCA has a sale on Monday so I assume there normal times here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted April 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Mark101 said: And Manheim are showing a physical auction on Monday - is that right? Yep sure is odd move don’t remember them opening in the past Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted April 21, 2019 1 hour ago, justina3 said: Yep sure is odd move don’t remember them opening in the past They’ve had sales on bank holidays as long as I’ve been in this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted April 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, BHM said: They’ve had sales on bank holidays as long as I’ve been in this game. That’s great because I need stock. In your experience, are they generally busier or quieter than the usual week day auctions? Hoping for a few bargains Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted April 21, 2019 Just now, Mark101 said: That’s great because I need stock. In your experience, are they generally busier or quieter than the usual week day auctions? Hoping for a few bargains Years ago I’d of said you might nab one or two but tbh I find nowadays it makes little difference cos if they don’t get bids the auctioneers bounce bids off the walls. They might as well replace auctioneers with machines nowadays. I don’t know with your type of stock but with mine I can hardly find any cars I really want anyway. Finding suitable stock seems desperate at the moment, or the stock offered is in desperate condition 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted April 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, BHM said: Years ago I’d of said you might nab one or two but tbh I find nowadays it makes little difference cos if they don’t get bids the auctioneers bounce bids off the walls. They might as well replace auctioneers with machines nowadays. And I suppose with Online bidding, there'll be plenty of dealers itching to get back to work (cyber bidding from home), whilst pacifying the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelerdealer1 91 Posted April 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, Mark101 said: And I suppose with Online bidding, there'll be plenty of dealers itching to get back to work (cyber bidding from home), whilst pacifying the family. I will be ! But isn’t it a shame we can’t bid through the app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted April 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Mark101 said: That’s great because I need stock. In your experience, are they generally busier or quieter than the usual week day auctions? Hoping for a few bargains At the moment it seems nearly every dealer works 7 days a week and goes to an auction on bank holiday with the idea that they’ll buy a load of cars at a steal because no one else will be there. The reality is it’s no different to a normal day and with an army of private there on a jolly things can often be worse, 9/10 I’ve gone I’ve wished I’d just stayed at home, turned off my phone cooked a nice meal or gone out and done something - sorry, it’s just what I see in this trade and it kind of depresses me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dealer 54 Posted April 21, 2019 52 minutes ago, BHM said: They’ve had sales on bank holidays as long as I’ve been in this game. Yep...... Bank Holiday sales have always happened, I don't attend but if a mate of mine goes along he spots for me and bids on my behalf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted April 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mojo121 said: private there on a jolly things can often be worse This does annoy me but hey ho. To be fair, like most people - I used to get caught up in auction fever and often bid over my limit. Now I plan well ahead and set a maximum using a combination of retail back and various trade figures. So, I am not worried that I will get carried away, just hoping that I might steel a few UPTO my maximum bid and have them all back and prepped by Friday ready for May start. Just debating whether to go in person or bid online now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted April 21, 2019 20 years ago a bank holiday auction was fantastic especially if it was a night time auction go to food emporium fill up with good grub gloat at how few people there were there just us die hard traders walk up the isles all poncified with proper steak pie pick out the winners bid and usually buy go home to the pub happy days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted April 22, 2019 16 hours ago, jason doyle motor sales said: 20 years ago a bank holiday auction was fantastic especially if it was a night time auction go to food emporium fill up with good grub gloat at how few people there were there just us die hard traders walk up the isles all poncified with proper steak pie pick out the winners bid and usually buy go home to the pub happy days And that's the reason auction houses have been so keen on online bidding. Plus welcoming privates with open arms! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
